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Bluetti EB3A
EB3A-268
Great budget daypower for casual camping.
Bluetti's entry 268Wh LFP cabinet — pocketable camping daypower for a great price.
Released 2023All BLUETTI reviews
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Fair · /100VerdictRecommended at the right price
Capacity268 Wh
Output600 W
Weight10.7 lb
Best for
Bluetti's budget 268Wh LFP camping unit — small stash for weekend daypower
Avoid if
You need app support or >600W surge budget
What It Can Run
- Phones, ebikes top-up
- Camping lights, drone charging
Runtimes assume inverter efficiency, depth of discharge and a duty cycle for compressor appliances. See the runtime calculator for exact estimates.
Performance Breakdown
Usable capacity
0
Inverter output
12
Charge speed
97
Solar input
17
Battery longevity
36
Portability
97
Overall value
78
Warranty
20
Ports & expandability
30
By Use Case
One product ranks differently for each scenario — see where this one fits.
Home Backup
15
Camping
58
RV Travel
26
Solar Use
41
Full Specifications
Battery capacity268 Wh
Usable capacity224 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycle life (80%)2,500 cycles
Inverter output600 W
Surge output1200 W
Wall recharge1.1 hr
Solar max input200 W
AC outlets2
USB-C ports1
USB-A ports1
12V carport1
DC outputs1
Weight10.7 lb
Dimensions10.0 x 7.1 x 7.1
ExpandableNo
UPS functionYes
App controlNo
Warranty2 yr
Release year2023
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable 268Wh LFP
- 600W cont with 1200W surge
- Built-in carrying handle
- Reasonably light at 10.7 lb
Cons
- No companion app
- 2-yr warranty only
Major weaknesses: No app · Limited surge headroom vs rated continued · 2-yr warranty.
Final Recommendation
Recommended at the right price
Great budget daypower for casual camping.